Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Shao Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 1035, Entry 08 Pronounced shao. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters): The appearance of coarse grass. Huainanzi (Huainanzi): Wild boars have nests made of grasses and branches, layered to resemble houses. Also, according to Jiyun (Rhyme Anthology): Pronounced xiao. The roots of grasses.